The national leader of the National Action Party (PAN), Marko Cortés, strongly criticized the government of Mexico and Morena for what he termed an obsession with seeking revenge against the Judiciary, while insecurity and violence linked to organized crime continue to rise throughout the country.
Cortés highlighted that during López Obrador's term, more than 200,000 homicides have been recorded, making it the bloodiest in the history of Mexico, and expressed his concern that this same trend may continue under Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. The PAN leader pointed out that the policy of 'hugs, not bullets' towards criminals is having serious consequences for the country, citing that in less than a month of the new administration, more than a thousand intentional homicides have been recorded.
In light of this situation, PAN called for the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to combat violence, which includes greater coordination among different levels of government and the classification of narco-terrorism to improve international cooperation in the fight against organized crime.
In a statement, Cortés declared: 'In recent months, Mexico has been the scene of an alarming increase in violence rates that affect our communities and jeopardize the safety of citizens. This critical situation shows no signs of improvement and demands a strong and coordinated response.'
Additionally, the PAN leader accused Morena and Claudia Sheinbaum's government of focusing on destroying the Judiciary out of revenge, which he considers an attack on the autonomy and independence of judges. Cortés lamented that Sheinbaum is continuing what he perceives as a resentment inherited from López Obrador towards the Judiciary, Congress, and the party system, calling for unity to overcome the challenges the country faces regarding security and prosperity.
